Posting with Private Feedback

[arnl7178]

So many people complain, or call people "trolls" if their feedback is set to private.

They assume, you have no idea what you're talking about, therefore, shouldn't have to the right to voice an opinion.

Why don't eBay just remember everyone's number from showing on the boards? Just have our usernames and "show listings" viewable.

[nonny_muss]

I think feedback can be a dangerous thing to have as public given the number of times on these boards (by posters here) whose first comment is a result of them going into the OP's feedback and listings and being critical of them, without actually addressing the original issue posted about.  And lets not forget the sort of vitriol that can come from some posters.

People can have all sorts of reactions to other members on these boards (as Supernova has outlined on these and other threads) and it is a personal choice as to whether to leave yourself open to that or not by being private or public. 

Bottom line is, I say the same things as I would if I were on my 'public' ID, except I can be more confident in saying what I think because I'm a little more protected. 

On my other ID I have over 600 feedback scores, of course not nearly as many as I would have had if all my selling and buying on that ID had resulted in feedback.  That being said, there's still an awful lot I don't know, and on these boards I'm ALWAYS learning something new, but at the same time there's also lots I can offer.   Expeerience is not always an indication of common sense or wisdom!

I do like the comment about looking at the post rather than the poster.  Makes us just a little more objective when reading which is important when these threads get a little heated!

[phorum_junkie*]

When I first started using the Aus site after many years of buying, selling and posting in the UK with only one id I had the temerity to suggest that it may be a good idea for sellers who had sold a miss described item, which could not be resold, for a few dollars should refund without return (this was before Paypal in Aus and the only protection was item price only less $25) which is what I did.

I was immediately reported for advertising my items!!

That was when the first PJ identity was created.

Funny how attitudes change and there are a lot of sellers who think it is the right thing to do to either not get an item back or pay for the return themselves.

[*crikey*mate*]

when I was talking about advertising up there a bit, I didn't mean create a thread or make a post saying "oi! I've got this for slae, or I'm having a sale, check out my items all reduced by 20%"

I just meant like when people do use their selling ID's to post with and might say "are your sales down this month" etc iykwim plus things like what PJ mentioned

hope that makes sense?

Bump - I get your point though.... (I'm guessing those pink dots on your avi aint there for decoration, eh? LOLOL

and I liked nonny muss' post too

[davewil1964]

Given that eBay will sanction a seller who gets 3 from 5 4 stars (4.40 required), it is a nobrainer for a seller to try to protect their rating.

C'mon - ANY other site would be happy with anything over 3. Here, you need 80% of buyers to give you 100% or you are in the manure. Which is fine for long-term buyer members who understand the system. For those who attract relative newbies.....

[arnl7178]

For those of you who post with your selling ID's, have you had anything negative come from that? Any "retaliation" etc?

[davewil1964]

I post with THIS selling ID. And have had more than a few negative comments appertaining thereto.

I am not up for posting on my real selling ID. Even though a lot of members would know it.

[arnl7178]

I sometimes wonder if I should stop posting in this ID.

I'm too lazy to sign into another name, but perhaps I should. Then again, too late now, everyone knows who I am :^O

[2106greencat]

For those of you who post with your selling ID's, have you had anything negative come from that? Any "retaliation" etc?

Yes I have.

The member was foolish enough to send me a message prior to them attempting to trash my DSR's and feedback. Said member is now NARU.

[viewmont1071]

6 months ago I completed my cert 5 in workplace assessment and training. I have been teaching adults at Tafe for about 6 yrs before that having held my cert 4 since 2006.....

The assertion that adults will follow/listen to anonymous advice is just plain crazy.... no matter what the enquirer actually posts ie "Thank you thank you I will do just that" generally means "I will do that until you cannot view my actions then I will do what I want".

I have had many sales from posts but never a negative experience... except for my stupid BIL winding me up every now and again.

Treating adults like school children achieves the results you talk about ie. beligerance and antisocial behavior

[viewmont1071]

http://www.qotfc.edu.au/resource/?page=65375

Last tiime I posted this link some bright spark commented such

" we are not teachers we are just giving advice"

Well if you just give advice do not expect change.

By preaching to an adult and saying something like

" Just shut up and do it this way like we all do" or " you can't do that you are breaking the rules" breeds contempt especially if the enquirer can see then cites the many other ebay members breaking the same rule either listing or selling but not being caught

.....  The preception of an uneven playing field irks adults (whether the playing field is actually uneven or not is superflous it's the perception that does the damage.... anyways carry on regardless;\